Noun: caraway 'ker-u,wey [N. Amer], 'ka-ru,wey [Brit]
- A biennial Eurasian herb growing to 60cm, with feathery leaves and white flower umbels, cultivated for its aromatic seeds used as a spice
"caraway self-seeds readily in the garden";
- Carum carvi
- Leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
"She added a pinch of caraway leaves to enhance the flavour of the stew"
Derived forms: caraways
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant
Part of: Carum, genus Carum
Encyclopedia: Caraway, Paul